There are several dining halls and eating options to fulfill every nutritional requirement a student could have and the food tastes good. Recycling is very important and take out is available. All freshmen are required to purchase an unlimited food plan.

Lakeside Dining Hall isn't the greatest, but the other dining halls on campus are good. Other places are offered throughout campus, such as Subway, Chick Fil A, and Pizza Hut. The off campus dining is fabulous.

My dorm has a dining hall, and it is very nice. The student center also offers a good selection of dining. If those do not suit you, there is always the strip, with restaurants and a publix within walking distance of the quad.

Despite having one of the most expensive meal plans required for all freshmen, my dining experience has been phenomenal. The food is so much better than I expected. Pro tip: If you go on any tour or orientation, you will probably have lunch at Lakeside, which is the dining hall with the least variety, but even at Lakeside there are plenty of good options. Just don't keep going to the same food station, so you don't get burned out on a certain type of food.

Greek life is fairly big on campus, constituting about 1/3 of the 30,000 students. Alabama is great for students interested in Greek life and has lots of socials and community service projects done by Greek houses, but that definitely isn't all of the campus! I didn't rush, and I still find Alabama to be an awesome experience.

Greek life is pretty big on campus since I believe about 25% of students join. Something is always going and despite some stereotypes or rumors, most Greeks I met are really nice and not judgmental. I've met more non-Greeks not so nice and judgmental than Greeks.

This part of Alabama can be a bit intimidating but it does not even account for half of the students at Alabama. If it is not for you that is not a big deal, it is not for everyone. There are plenty other ways to get plugged in and make friends. Greek life is pretty pricey but they have beautiful houses, a lot of t-shirts, and great food. It does not hurt to try it out but it is not for everyone and that's okay.

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